Operations Summary

FIRE OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS SUMMARY

Our District proudly provides all-risk emergency and non-emergency services to the citizens of American Canyon. As an all-risk fire department, we respond to a wide spectrum of emergencies, everything from medical aids, technical rescues, public assists, hazardous materials, house fires, commercial fires, vehicle accidents, and more. In fact, non-emergency calls for service are some of the most important calls we respond to.

Our firefighters take pride in delivering our services and helping our citizens when no one else will. Firefighters are trained to quickly diagnose a problem and provide a solution for a positive outcome.

All sworn ACFPD employees are trained to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P). They are able to provide advanced life support (ALS) to our citizens in times of need.

The ACFPD currently operates two ALS Engine Companies out of two fire stations that are strategically located within the District. Shift personnel work a schedule that consists of 48 hours on and 96 hours off. This means our staff works an average of 56 hours each work week. The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief work a minimum of 40 hours each work week. They also share duties as the on-call Duty Chief on a 24-7 basis.

The District currently serves approximately 20,000 people located within an almost eight-square mile radius. This area includes the City of American Canyon as well as a portion of the unincorporated area of Southern Napa County. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Our District contributes three firefighters to the Napa Interagency Hazard Team (NIHT). The Team is made up of individuals from different fire departments located in Napa County. The Team responds to significant hazardous materials incidents that occur within the County.

Team members receive well over 200 hours of initial training followed by ongoing monthly training and continuing education. The team members from American Canyon are all certified as Hazardous Materials Specialists.

URBAN SEARCH + RESCUE TEAM

Our District participates in the Napa Interagency Rescue Team (NIRT). Eight of our 20 suppression firefighters are members of the team.

The Team is trained and certified in trench rescue, confined space rescue, high and low angle rescue, and specialized rescue systems.